Manager - EHS (Large)

Description :Job Title: Manager - EHS (Large) Manager – Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Department: Manufacturing / EHSLocation: Manufacturing PlantIndustry: Alcoholic Beverage (Distillery / IMFL / Bottling) Role Purpose To lead and drive the Health, Safety & Environment agenda at the manufacturing unit by ensuring full compliance with statutory regulations, corporate global safety policies, and industry best practices. The role is responsible for managing safety in a hazardous manufacturing environment , ensuring safe handling of flammable materials such as ENA, implementing safety standards, and building a strong safety culture across employees and contractors. Key Responsibilities 1. Safety Leadership & Governance Lead implementation of the plant Health & Safety Management System aligned with corporate global safety policies and standards. Promote a strong safety culture through risk assessment, hazard identification, and behavior-based safety programs . Ensure strict adherence to critical safety systems including:Permit to Work (PTW)Lockout Tagout (LOTO)Confined Space EntryWork at HeightHot Work SafetyContractor Safety Management 2. Hazardous Process Safety Management Ensure compliance with statutory provisions related to hazardous processes under the Factories Act 1948 and applicable state factory rules. Ensure safe storage, transfer, and handling of ENA, chemicals, and flammable liquids used in alcobev manufacturing. Implement robust Process Safety Management (PSM) practices including:Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment (HIRA)Process Hazard Analysis (PHA)Safety interlock systems Monitor safety risks in distillation, blending, bottling, utilities, and warehouses . 3. Fire & Explosion Risk Management Ensure adequate fire protection systems considering highly flammable ethanol environments . Maintain and monitor fire safety systems including:Fire hydrant systemsFoam-based firefighting systemsFire detection and alarm systems Conduct regular fire risk assessments and mock emergency drills . 4. Statutory Compliance & Regulatory Management Ensure compliance with applicable regulations including:Factories Act 1948 Maharashtra Factories Rules 1963 Guidelines from Directorate of Industrial Safety and Health (DISH) Maintain statutory safety registers, accident records, and compliance documentation. Ensure timely closure of observations raised during regulatory inspections. 5. Safety Boiler & Utilities Ensure safe operation and compliance of boilers, steam systems, and utilities used in the manufacturing plant. Ensure compliance under the Indian Boilers Act 1923 and guidelines from the Directorate of Boilers . Monitor safety of:Steam pressure systemsBoiler fuel systemsSafety valves and pressure control devices Ensure operation of boilers by certified boiler operators and maintain related statutory records. 6. Government Liaison & Statutory Inspections Liaise with government authorities including:Factory Inspector / DISH officialsDirectorate of BoilersFire Department Coordinate statutory inspections, approvals, and compliance reporting. Ensure closure of regulatory observations in a timely manner. 7. Incident Investigation & Risk Control Lead investigation of incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions . Conduct root cause analysis and implement Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) . Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments . 8. Safety Monitoring, Reporting & Analytics Prepare and submit monthly safety performance reports and dashboards to corporate leadership. Monitor safety KPIs such as:Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR)Near miss reportingUnsafe acts/conditions Provide recommendations to improve plant safety performance. 9. Emergency Preparedness & Disaster Management Develop and maintain On-site Emergency Plan for hazardous operations. Conduct mock drills for fire, explosion, chemical spills, and evacuation scenarios . Ensure readiness of firefighting equipment, emergency response teams, and first aid systems . 10. Safety Training & Culture Development Conduct regular safety training, toolbox talks, and awareness programs for employees and contractors. Lead safety campaigns to improve employee engagement and safety ownership . Ensure competency development for employees handling hazardous materials. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering / Science. Diploma / Degree in Industrial Safety from a recognized institute. Certifications such as ISO 45001 / NEBOSH / Process Safety preferred. Experience 8–10 years of experience in Health & Safety within manufacturing plants. Experience in Alcobev, Chemical, Pharma, FMCG, or hazardous manufacturing industries preferred. Experience handling statutory compliance, regulatory liaison, and hazardous process safety . Key Competencies Strong knowledge of hazardous factory regulations and statutory compliance . Expertise in process safety, fire safety, and incident investigation . Strong analytical and reporting skills for monthly safety metrics and KPIs . Ability to implement global safety policies at site level . Strong leadership and communication skills to drive safety culture . Flexible Working Statement: Flexibility is key to our success. From part-time and compressed hours to different locations, our people work flexibly in ways to suit them. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you so that you’re supported from day one. Diversity statement: Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucial part of this. We embrace diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you’ll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You’ll be part of and help build and champion an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, mindsets, and more. Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. Join us and help transform our business as we take our brands to the next level and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world. Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you.  If you require a reasonable adjustment, please ensure that you capture this information when you submit your application. Worker Type : RegularPrimary Location: Nanded UnitAdditional Locations : Job Posting Start Date :

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